Browse and select the file you downloaded.
: The specific version of the TWRP software. This version is highly stable for legacy Exynos and Spreadtrum-based Samsung devices.
To install this specific file, you typically use the tool on a PC:
It is important to note that the distinction between the SM-T550 and SM-T560 is crucial. The SM-T550 is a "Galaxy Tab A" and has a different hardware architecture than the SM-T560 "Galaxy Tab E". They cannot use the same TWRP image; however, they share a very similar development history and often appear in the same repositories because they were released within a year of each other and targeted similar use cases. twrp3021smt560tar
The is a durable, budget-friendly tablet that, while older, can still serve as a reliable media device or a testing ground for custom Android firmware. However, to unlock its full potential—including rooting, creating backups, or installing custom ROMs—you need a custom recovery.
: This file is specifically for the SM-T560 (Wi-Fi variant). Do not use it on the SM-T561 (3G variant) unless the source explicitly confirms compatibility.
: The targeted model number, which belongs explicitly to the Wi-Fi-only variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Browse and select the file you downloaded
: Download and install the official Samsung mobile phone drivers on your Windows PC so Odin can communicate with the hardware.
Launch the application on your computer as an Administrator.
The SM-T560 originally launched with Android 4.4 KitKat or Android 5.1 Lollipop and has long been abandoned by Samsung updates. TWRP gives you the framework to flash custom ROMs (like LineageOS), allowing you to upgrade to newer Android versions, improve security, and run modern apps. 3. Effortless Rooting To install this specific file, you typically use
Click the tab on the left panel of Odin. Ensure Auto Reboot is unchecked if you want to boot directly into recovery manually, preventing the stock operating system from immediately overwriting your newly flashed recovery during a routine reboot cycle. 5. Execute Flashing Run
Press the button to confirm and enter Download Mode ( Odin Mode ). Step 4: Flash TWRP via Odin
Click the AP button (or PDA in older Odin versions) and select the twrp3021smt560tar file.